MICHAEL CAIN, ASA
QUALIFICATIONS OF
MICHAEL L. CAIN, ASA
Experience
Mr. Cain is President of M. L. Cain & Associates, Inc., a commercial and residential real estate appraisal and consulting firm. Our objective is to provide exceptional service which includes well-supported appraisal values provided in a timely manner. Mr. Cain has over 32 years experience in the field of real estate. In addition to appraising, Mr. Cain's experience encompasses market analysis, feasibility analysis, property acquisition, financing, leasing, management and marketing. Mr. Cain specializes in income producing properties, land valuation, subdivision analysis, large scale residential projects and ultra luxury residential homes throughout 4 counties within South Florida, including 19 years appraising in Monroe County, the Florida Keys, all the way down to Key West. Mr. Cain was the commercial appraiser at Flagler Federal Savings and Loan for 12 years. Responsibilities included appraising all proposed and existing commercial property types and reviewing other commercial and residential appraisals. Prior to that, he was a residential appraiser at Flagler Federal and Biscayne Federal Saving and Loan. After leaving Flagler Federal, he was Senior Appraiser for 14 years with R. G. Davis & Associates, Inc, Robert Davis, MAI. Mr. Cain has been president of M. L. Cain and Associates, Inc. for 14 years providing appraisal and consulting services throughout Southeast Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties. In addition to market valuations and Insurable values for our many lender clients and others, Mr. Cain also provides litigation support and consultation services for numerous attorneys and accountants throughout the South Florida area. References are available upon request.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration,
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
Major: Finance Minor: Economics
Completed and passed the following courses in appraising:
Standards of Professional Practice
Introduction to Appraising Real Property
Principles of Income Property Appraisals
Special Applications of Real Estate Analysis
Apartment Appraisal
Attended the following appraisal-related seminars and conferences:
Affordable Housing Valuation
Apartment Appraising Seminar
Application of Market Extractions
Basic Argus Training Seminar
Blueprint Reading and Cost Estimating
Case Studies in Commercial Highest & Best Use
Expert Witness Testimony
Forecasting Revenue
Internet and the Appraiser
Introduction to Cash Flow and Risk Analysis
Investment Feasibility Analysis
Lease Abstracting and Analysis
Litigation Skills for Appraisers
Mock Trial for Real Estate Appraisers
The Litigation Valuation Process
The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation and Testimony
Market and Marketability Analysis
Narrative Report Seminar
Non-conforming Uses
Out parcel Valuation
Recent Developments in Income Property Valuation
Small Hotel/Motel Valuation
Tax Considerations in Real Estate Transactions
Understanding Limited Appraisals-General
Completed and passed the following courses and examinations toward a MSM (Masters in Science and Management) in Real Estate at Florida International University:
Real Estate Investment Analysis
Feasibility Analysis
Website: mlcain.com
Professional Memberships
Senior Member, American Society Appraisers
Associate Member, Appraisal Institute
Professional Licenses
Registered Florida Real Estate Broker License Number BR 0129199 Certified General Appraiser, State of Florida License Number RZ 1967